Regulus Black, of course, wouldn't lay a hand on an 11-year-old little girl, even though he was indeed a lolicon. Still, he couldn't bring himself to cross such a line.
Hermione was absolutely thrilled to have received the "Cupid's Patronus Charm." Normally, the "Patronus Charm" isn't taught until the fifth year, or perhaps passed down by family members. Among the Slytherin kids, some of them probably mastered it even before their fifth year.
"Try waving your wand to see how it works."
Regulus Black set the little girl down and gave Hermione an encouraging look, signaling for her to summon her Patronus.
Usually, a wizard's Patronus takes the form of a regular animal. Magical creatures are not typically included within the scope of the spell. However, Regulus Black's version of the charm broke through that limitation—Hermione's griffin was the first attempt.
"Expecto Patronum!"
With a wave of her wand, silver light surged from the tip like threads, quickly forming the shape of a creature in midair. It had the head of an eagle, the body of a lion, legs as thick as a lion's, talons as sharp as an eagle's, and a long tail ending in feathers.
The key point: the size of the griffin—it matched that of a real one. Standing in front of Hermione, its legs were taller than she was.
Watching the Patronus move its head and tail with lifelike motions, Hermione felt that if she hadn't summoned it herself, she'd think it was an actual magical beast.
Even someone who's never learned the "Patronus Charm" would know—there's no way a proper Patronus could be this enormous!
"The deeper the love, the stronger this 'Cupid's Patronus Charm' becomes. Nothing expresses love more clearly than what you've just seen with your own eyes."
Regulus Black's words made little Hermione's face burn with embarrassment again.
"If you practice a few more times, you'll learn to control its intensity. Usually, just summoning one about the size of a palm is enough. Smaller ones also allow for more in number. Patronuses can deliver messages, protect targets—it's a very practical spell."
Following that, Regulus Black taught Hermione how to control the size of the Patronus, how to make it carry messages, and how to let it follow someone for protection.
After all that activity, the sky was beginning to lighten—they had been so engrossed in conversation, they hadn't realized how tired they were.
"Regulus, I have to go back to class."
Hermione was reluctant to leave, but she couldn't afford to fall behind in her studies. Besides, Assistant Professor Black liked how diligent and eager to learn she was.
"If you leave now, you won't get any rest. Why not sleep here for a bit and go to class once you wake up?"
Regulus Black pointed at the time-turner on her chest—something every Ravenclaw had.
That's right! If it's just a nap, she could simply use the time-turner to return to the time before she woke up—problem solved!
So the two of them lay down fully clothed. Hermione held Regulus Black's hand and drifted into a deep sleep.
As he gazed at the sleeping little girl, Regulus Black, wide awake, began thinking again about the "Cupid's Patronus Charm."
The original "Patronus Charm" required thinking of a happy memory. That was true—but not entirely. Thinking of something joyful is just one of the easiest ways to summon a Patronus.
Other motivations—such as the will to protect, obsession, or a defensive instinct—could also summon a Patronus.
But Regulus Black had approached it from the angle of love. A Patronus summoned by love was something that the other emotions simply couldn't compare to.
And the results of this experiment far exceeded Regulus Black's expectations and goals.
By analyzing this world's wizards, one could reverse-engineer the very nature of their reality—idealism (belief-based power) was a crucial factor.
Before young wizards even knew how to use magic, their uncontrolled magic would cause strange phenomena. Take Harry Potter, for example—he once blew up his aunt like a balloon. Clearly, no known spell does that.
As the so-called "Chosen One," the brat never really bothered to understand how magic worked or confirm how spells functioned—he just laughed like a fool.
The entire magical world of Harry Potter is based on idealism. Hogwarts merely teaches spells that have already been stabilized and standardized.
It's like learning to drive a car—pressing the gas and turning the wheel is something anyone can do, and a reckless kid could even make the car fly.
Attending school is like learning to drive—it's to get your license and practice racing skills, turning someone from a novice into a seasoned driver.
Among them, there's a small group of particularly gifted students who take an interest in the structure of the vehicle itself. They try fixing cars, dismantling them, then reassembling them freely. Eventually, some might even create a new model with decent performance.
Regulus Black had already reached the level of designing new models. With the experience of three lifetimes, and the golden cheat that came with being reincarnated into this world, Regulus Black's steps were steadier and bolder than anyone else's.
Once he decided to reinterpret the "Patronus Charm" through the lens of love, Regulus Black immediately thought of one person—or rather, one god. That god is the deity of Catholicism, Christianity, Judaism, and Donkeyism—God Himself. God said He loves all of humanity. What if all His angels were actually the products of the Patronus Charm?
The thought was terrifying the more he considered it—after all, that would be an army of 300 million angels.
The word angel comes from the Greek angelos, meaning messenger.
In Christianity, Judaism, and Donkeyism, the concept of angels is quite similar.
They are spirits who serve God, sent by Him to help those in need, convey His will, and act as His representatives on Earth. Angels are humanoid (in God's image), radiant, with halos above their heads and wings on their backs.
It's said that the number of angels in heaven ranges from dozens to hundreds, assigned to guard the seven planets, the four seasons, the twelve months, the seven days of the week, and even the hours of each day. Some say there are 6,666 legions, each with 6,666 members, or a total of 301,655,722 angels—including 133,306,668 fallen ones. The exact number is debated, with countless theories.
But even if there were only hundreds of angels, if they were all created out of love for mankind by a single God, that would still be overwhelmingly powerful.
With such angels, creating one's own divine realm wouldn't be a dream.
That realm would be Eden—God's paradise, the place where Adam and Eve lived in the Bible.
Because Regulus Black had thought of God, and then of angels, his thoughts circled back to the "Patronus Charm."
So then, turning the ordinary Patronus Charm, which could only create animal forms, into the "Cupid's Patronus Charm" that could manifest magical creatures—was that really so difficult?
As previously mentioned, magic in the wizarding world is based on idealism (belief-driven power). For someone who clearly understands the structure and components of a car, designing a new model comes down to inspiration and a solid technical foundation.
Regulus Black happened to have both. He used scrolls to write and draw, defined the form he wanted to summon, then used a magical contract to enhance the summoning process. The result was Hermione successfully summoning a griffin Patronus.
The form of the Patronus Charm can be changed. The reason no one had ever summoned one in the form of a magical creature before is simple: they believed it was impossible. And so, they failed.
But Hermione was different. On one hand, she had never summoned a Patronus before, so she didn't know the details or limitations involved. On the other hand, she trusted Regulus Black deeply—and loved him dearly. She believed in his words and believed that she could succeed.
So when someone ignorant of the supposed limits uses a brand-new magical contract, their magic naturally self-corrects—just like how Harry Potter inflated his aunt. It all happened as naturally as breathing.
And the one who benefited most wasn't Hermione. It was Regulus Black. By watching, experiencing, and sensing everything from the sidelines, he was able to fully refine the "Cupid's Patronus Charm."
Now, Regulus Black himself would also be able to summon a special Patronus.
Yes—after creating the "Cupid's Patronus Charm," Regulus Black initially couldn't summon the form he desired.
At its core, it still comes down to one thing: a matter of belief.
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